By Toby Hammes

After bringing the Silver Trophy back to town, Manhattan High football shifts gears from rivalry week to facing another familiar foe as Emporia comes to Bishop Stadium for homecoming on Friday.

Last Friday’s win against Junction City not only got Manhattan back to its winning ways against its rival, but moved the Indians above .500 for the first time this season with their third straight win.

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Today on The Game, Joseph Duarte joins the show to help us take a look at K-State’s Big 12 home opener against Houston. We’ll also speak to former K-State WR Curry Sexton, make our weekly betting picks, and more!

Hour 1

Segment 1 – Houston preview with Joseph Duarte

Segment 2 – Keys and matchups vs. Houston

Segment 3 – Top five Big 12 games in week six

Hour 2

Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton

Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas

Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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Centennial League

Emporia Spartans (2-3, 0-2)
@ Manhattan Indians (3-2, 1-0)

Washburn Rural Junior Blues (3-2, 2-0)
@ Millard West (3-3)

Topeka High Trojans (1-4, 0-1)
@ Junction City Blue Jays (1-4, 1-1)

NCKL

Wamego Red Raiders (3-1, 3-0)
@ Concordia Panthers (1-4, 1-2)

Paola Panthers (3-2, 1-2)
@ Rock Creek Mustangs (3-2, 1-2)

Augusta Orioles (3-2, 1-2)
@ Abilene Cowboys (1-4, 1-4)

Hesston Swathers (5-0, 4-0)
@ Clay Center Tigers (2-3, 0-3)

Chapman Fighting Irish (4-1, 4-0)
@ Smoky Valley Vikings (3-2, 2-1)

NCKL/BEL

Riley County Falcons (4-1, 3-1)
@ Marysville Bulldogs (3-2, 2-1)

FHL/BEL

Wabaunsee Chargers (2-3, 1-0)
@ Rossville Bulldogs (3-2, 2-2)

Mission Valley Vikings (1-4, 1-1)
@ St. Marys Bears (0-5, 0-5)

Flint Hills League

Osage City Indians (4-1, 1-1)
@ Clearwater Indians (0-5, 0-3)

West Franklin Falcons (0-5, 0-4)
@ Oskaloosa Bears (1-4, 1-3)

Council Grove Braves (5-0, 3-0)
@ Southeast of Saline Trojans  (4-1, 3-0)

Big East League

Perry-Lecompton Kaws (3-2, 2-1)
@ Topeka Hayden Wildcats (1-4)

Holton Wildcats (1-4, 0-3)
@ Nemaha Central Thunder (2-3, 2-3)

Silver Lake Eagles (5-0, 3-0)
@ Maranatha Academy Eagles (0-5, 0-1)

Sabetha Blue Jays (5-0, 4-0)
@ Pleasant Ridge Rams  (3-2, 3-1)

Royal Valley Panthers (3-2, 2-2)
@ Horton Chargers (0-5, 0-5)

Hiawatha Red Hawks (0-5, 0-3)
@ Jefferson West Tigers (4-1, 3-1)

TVL

Centralia Panthers (3-2, 2-0)
@ Riverside Cyclones (4-1, 4-0)

Doniphan West Mustangs (0-5, 0-3)
@ Jefferson Co. North (4-1, 4-1)

Valley Falls Dragons (0-5, 0-3)
@ Valley Heights Mustangs (3-2, 1-1)

Jackson Heights (3-2, 2-1)
@ Onaga Buffaloes (4-1, 1-0)

TVL 8-Man

Hanover Wildcats (5-0, 3-0)
@ Troy Trojans (4-1, 1-1)

Axtell Eagles (5-0, 2-0)
@ Linn Bulldogs (2-2, 1-2)

Frankfort Wildcats (3-2, 1-1)
@ Blue Valley Randolph Rams (2-3, 0-3)

Canton-Galva (3-2, 3-1)
@ Clifton-Clyde Eagles (4-1, 2-1)

Washington County Tigers (3-2, 0-2)
@ Herington Railers (0-5, 0-3)

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The Manhattan-Ogden school board on Wednesday night approved new paint and flooring at Marlatt Elementary.

The update includes $34,795 for a planned painting and flooring replacement project.

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The Riley County Board of Health approved a proposed remodel of the county health department Thursday on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner John Ford voting against the measure.

The project is planned to cost between $220,000 and $250,000 and would prepare space in the former council area for the health department as part of a broader effort to bring its programs together under one location.

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By Nathan Gaddie

Representative and Republican candidate for Secretary of State Pat Proctor believes that election safeguards must protect against non-citizens voting while still allowing eligible voters to cast a ballot.

Proctor joined Within Reason Tuesday with Mike Matson and said as the chair of the Elections Committee he heard concerns about non-citizens voting and decided to sponsor the constitutional amendment that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballots.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson: Allison Muth, Manhattan Chamber Talent Acquisition Director

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A 21-year-old woman reported losing nearly $5,900 Wednesday after an unknown suspect allegedly impersonated a police officer over the phone.

Riley County Police filed a theft by deception report at about 2:53 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Police said the suspect impersonated an officer during a phone call and scammed the woman out of $5,888.23.

The RCPD reminded residents to verify the legitimacy of suspicious calls or requests before providing personal information or making payments. Police said the RCPD will never request payment over the phone or ask for payment using barcodes or gift cards.

Anyone who receives a similar call can contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 to verify whether the caller is an RCPD officer or employee.

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A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on rape and aggravated sexual battery allegations stemming from a case originally filed in June 2025.

Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr. was arrested at about 12:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant.

Tolliver was arrested on two counts of rape, including one alleging sexual intercourse with a victim incapable of consent due to mental deficiency or the effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or other substances, and another alleging sexual intercourse without consent and the use of force. He also faces one count of aggravated sexual battery.

Tolliver was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear stemming from original charges of disorderly conduct and revocation of probation.

Tolliver was issued a total bond of $100,500 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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Officers filed a report for theft by deception at approximately 2:53 p.m. on Oct. 7 in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. A 21-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect impersonated an officer on a phone call to scam the victim out of money. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $5,888.23. Please remember, even if a message or request doesn’t seem suspicious, always doublecheck its legitimacy. Verify through trusted sources before ever sharing personal information. RCPD will never request payment over the phone, nor payment of any kind in barcodes or gift cards. If you receive a call similar to this, please contact us at (785) 537-2112 to verify it was an RCPD officer or employee that called you before you do anything.

Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:22 p.m. on Oct. 7 in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for one count of rape; sexual intercourse with mentally deficient victim or victim incapable of consent due to effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, or other substances and one count of rape; sexual intercourse without consent and use of force and one count of aggravated sexual battery. This arrest stems from a case originally filed in June 2025. Tolliver was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, stemming from original charges of disorderly conduct and revocation of probation. Tolliver was issued a total bond of $100,500 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for one count of electronic solicitation; offender believes child greater than 14 but less than 16 years of age and one count of electronic solicitation; offender believes child is less than 14 years of age at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Oct. 2 in Manhattan. A 61-year-old male was listed as the suspect. Mark Wayne Reutzel, 61, of Topeka, was arrested at approximately 10:51 a.m. on Oct. 7 in the 2200 block of SW Ancaster Road in Topeka for one count of electronic solicitation; offender believes child greater than 14 but less than 16 years of age and one count of electronic solicitation; offender believes child is less than 14 years of age. Reutzel was issued a total bond of $400,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Giovani Gavaska Green, 26, of Jamaica (NY), was arrested at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Oct. 7 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from an original charge of disorderly conduct. Green was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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